Kosmo’s New Year’s Resolutions
First, I’ll note that these goals are all professional, rather than personal. As in the past, I will go forward somewhat anonymously. I’m not completely anonymous, though – my picture is actually me, and if we interact offline, you’ll recognize me.
I resolve to put forth a serious effort into my novel, Casting Stones. I got [...]
Retail Positives / Retail Negatives
Wal-Mart Ship to Store
Wal-Mart gets a lot of negative publicity, but one thing that they get right is Ship to Store. You buy an item on WalMart.com, choose to have it shipped to a nearby store, and pick it up when it arrives at the store. The shipping is completely free.
I keep [...]
The Case for Bert Blyleven
In January, the Baseball Writers of America will announce the 2010 Hall of Fame class. For the thirteenth time, Bert Blyleven will be on the ballot. Twelve prior times, he has fallen short in his bid for enshrinement at Cooperstown. I truly hope that this is the year for Bert.
To make my [...]
What Do You Want To Write?
What do you really want to write? That is the first question that any author has to address. Are you into short stories, poems, novels, essays? All of the various forms of written expression have deferent demands. The poet seems to be the most unique of all authors. Poetry within [...]
→ Read Full ArticleThe Dumbest Rule In Sports
I’m asking for your opinion today. What do you think is the absolute worst rule in all of sports? (Please avoid submitting anything related to Calvinball).
My vote goes to the NCAA rule that I dub “down without contact”. A player can slip and fall when he is twenty yards from the nearest opposing player, and [...]
What’s Next for The Casual Observer?
We’re winding down 2009. When the year began, The Casual Observer was in its infancy. I was the sole writer, and the schedule that I set for 2009 was 5-6 articles per month. Obviously, we’ve gone far beyond those expectations. We’ve also gone far outside the original topics of customer experiences, news, sports, and book [...]
→ Read Full ArticleBack to the Old Grind
The sleigh glided down to the snow, touched down for an instant, and hopped back into the air before landing for the final time. The reindeer taxied quickly to their stable, in spite of their exhaustion from the long journey. Their food was close enough to smell. Santa unhooked them from the [...]
→ Read Full ArticleBah, Humbug to the Healthcare Bill
Today, we welcome The Angry Squirrel to the staff of The Casual Observer. He will take a liberal stance as a writer for the Political Observers segment.
Christmas Eve is here and “Hooray!” the Republicans decided that they needed to beat the weather to get home to their families instead of continuing to stall the vote [...]
Mac vs. Windows
Right away, I’ll tell you which type of computer to buy. The one that you’re most comfortable with. There really isn’t a right or wrong answer. Now, we’ll move on to the rest of the article, which will focus on the Mac.
Personal Experience
The first computer I ever used was an Apple IIe. [...]
Olympic Anticipation
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are quickly approaching. I’m really starting to get geared up. Most people are familiar with the more traditional sports of skiing and skating, and today’s kids are familar with the X-games style sports. Today, I’ll introduce you to a few more sports.
Luge
My favorite winter Olympic sport, bar none, is [...]
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